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Optimism and Golf Insights

Dedicated to the journey of breaking 90, Playing Through blends humor, perseverance, and personal growth to inspire recreational golfers to elevate their game.

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Discovering Passion on the Fairways

This blog chronicles a recreational golfer’s quest to break 90, blending humor, determination, and personal insights to inspire and connect with golf enthusiasts.

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Dive into the journey of a recreational golfer striving to break 90, complete with humorous anecdotes, practical advice, and honest reflections.

  • Tee Box Decision Making and a Putting Bounce-Back at Fellows Creek
    Beyond the Scorecard

    Tee Box Decision Making and a Putting Bounce-Back at Fellows Creek

    Smarter tee box decision making and more consistent putting led to a…

  • One Step Forward, Three Putts Back
    Beyond the Scorecard

    One Step Forward, Three Putts Back

    A real round with 51 putts and a final score of 106.…

  • Playable Enough: Golf Practice Rounds and Letting Go
    Beyond the Scorecard

    Playable Enough: Golf Practice Rounds and Letting Go

    A solo round turned into a lesson in golf practice and letting…

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Round Reviews Packed with Progress

Dive into the stats that matter most—track breakthroughs, challenges, and every step toward breaking 90.

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Fairways Hit

Tracking the percentage of fairways hit helps pinpoint accuracy and consistency off the tee.

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Greens in Regulation

Focus on approach shots to boost your greens in regulation and lower your overall score.

Breaking Barriers in Women’s Golf

Chasing the Elusive Sub-90 Score

Dive into strategies, tips, and lessons that make every practice session count.

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Breaking 90 felt impossible until I started following these tips—now, I’m closer than ever thanks to Playing Through!

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Not a pro. Not a beginner. Just a golfer with a spreadsheet, a pre-shot routine, and a tendency to overshare the mishits—hoping others can laugh, learn, or at least feel seen.


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Not sure where to start? Here’s a curated collection of posts where I learned something the hard way—so maybe you don’t have to.

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Beyond the Scorecard

Tee Box Decision Making and a Putting Bounce-Back at Fellows Creek

July 14, 2025July 15, 2025
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Smarter tee box decision making and more consistent putting led to a confident league round at Fellows Creek — plus a few lessons from the bounce and the brush.

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A blonde female golfer in a navy polo and white shorts lines up a long putt on the green, with the flagstick in the distance.
Beyond the Scorecard

One Step Forward, Three Putts Back

July 13, 2025July 14, 2025
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A real round with 51 putts and a final score of 106. Here’s what I learned through serious golf putting struggles, stat wins, and a great playing partner.

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A right-handed female golfer with blonde hair stands alone, preparing to chip onto a green under a clear blue sky. A yellow flag flutters in the distance.
Beyond the Scorecard

Playable Enough: Golf Practice Rounds and Letting Go

July 12, 2025July 15, 2025
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A solo round turned into a lesson in golf practice and letting go — with smart experiments, mental resets, and a fresh look at how resilience shows up on the course.

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Julie, a blonde golf coach, stands beside a teen girl with braids as they each hold their own club, demonstrating grip at a full swing station during a First Tee practice.
Off Course Notes

Go-To Girls and First Swings: My First Day Coaching with First Tee Detroit

July 10, 2025July 11, 2025
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Coaching beginner girls in golf means showing up, building trust, and celebrating small wins. Here’s what I learned in my first session with First Tee.

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Julie and Brianna watching deer play in a greenside bunker on Hole 8 at Fellows Creek during a summer evening league round.
Beyond the Scorecard

Between the Trees and the Deer Tracks: A Round That Found Its Rhythm

July 7, 2025July 11, 2025
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Punch-outs, calm routines, and a pure drive — plus deer in the bunkers and Brianna’s scavenger hunt during a summer 9 hole league round at Fellows Creek.

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Julie sits on a bench next to a German shepherd, reviewing her golf stats with a scorecard and phone in hand. A calm green and pond with a penalty area sign appear behind her, with flags on the green and icons floating nearby showing score data and round notes.
Course Corrections

The Complete Beginner’s Guide to Golf Statistics That Actually Matter

July 6, 2025July 6, 2025
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Confused by golf stats? This practical, story-driven guide to beginner’s golf stats breaks down the numbers that help people improve.

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Julie stands in the fairway on Hole 6 at Fellows Creek, facing the green with a wedge in hand. Her niece Brianna is mid-toss, throwing a red Callaway Superfast golf ball toward her. A GoPro on a tripod sits nearby, with scattered neon golf balls on the grass.
Beyond the Scorecard

Bogey Golf, Smart Moves: July 5 at Fellows Creek

July 5, 2025July 16, 2025
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An honest, visual post of my latest breaking 90 round review — tee shots, GIR, up-and-downs, and what really helped lower my score.

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Julie and her teenage niece Brianna walk together on the golf path at Fellows Creek, smiling and relaxed after a low-pressure Fourth of July round.
Beyond the Scorecard

My Teenage Niece’s First Round, Found Joy: A Fourth of July at Fellows Creek

July 4, 2025July 5, 2025
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Golfing with teens can be fun, flexible, and full of surprises. Here’s what worked on my niece’s first full round — and what made it such a great day.

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A golf ball rests in the light rough after bouncing off a tall tree, with Julie standing nearby in khaki capris and a sage green cap, assessing the shot with a calm, focused expression. The green is visible in the distance at University of Michigan Golf Course.
Beyond the Scorecard

Lucky Breaks and Smarter Golf at U of M

July 3, 2025July 5, 2025
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This lucky golf round at the University of Michigan Golf Course was full of tree deflections, recovery shots, and smart course management.

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